Frey Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderVilla Hills, Kentucky · EIN 20-5973984 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ROBERT E FREY |
|---|---|
| Address | 885 SQUIRE LAKE COURT, VILLA HILLS KY 41017 |
| Phone | 8593319796 |
| Form and materials | THE TRUST ACCEPTS WRITTEN APPLICATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER I.R.C. 509(A)(1),(2), OR (3). APPLICATIONS RECEIVED FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL(S) WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. THE APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE EXEMPTED ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DETERMINATION LETTER REGARDING ITS CLASSIFICATION. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED AT ANY TIME. |
| Restrictions | IN AWARDING GRANTS, THE TRUST GIVES PREFERENCES TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH ACTIVITIES IN THE GREATER CINCINNATI AREA. GRANTS ARE GENERALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FIELDS OF RELIGION, EDUCATION, MEDICAL AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS. HOWEVER, TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR OTHER PROJECTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Kentucky.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloria Dei Lutheran Church | Crestview Hills, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $18,100 |
| Union Presbyterian | Union, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| Faith Community Pharmacy | Crescent Springs, KY | Unrestricted chartibale contribution | $6,000 |
| Peachtree Road Lutheran Church | Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Redwood | Ft Mitchell, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran Seminary | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Be Concerned | Covington, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| The Piarist School | Martin, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| Barren Heights | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| University of Georgia - Raj Mehta Endowment | Athens, GA | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $2,000 |
| Optimist International Foundation | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Panorama Apartments | Covington, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Dcch | Ft Mitchell, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Fresh Start Shower Ministry | Florence, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Kentucky Symphony | Newport, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Marquette County Emt Inc | Montello, WI | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Paul Lammermeir Foundation | Mason, OH | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Tattoo Removal Ink | Covington, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| The Point Arc | Covington, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Victorian Riverside | Covington, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $800 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio | Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
| Edelweiss Sports Club | Englewood, OH | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
| Mccomb Bruchs Performing Arts Center | Wautoma, WI | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
| New Hope Center | Crestview Hills, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $500 |
| Blackhawk Folk Society | Wautoma, WI | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $250 |
| Coloma Area Historical Society | Coloma, WI | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $250 |
| Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels | Louisville, KY | Unrestricted charitable contribution | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,100 | 29 |
| 2024 | $73,705 | 26 |
| 2023 | $48,500 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620649349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5973984
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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